Guam § 63401 - Order of Transmission of Telegraphic Messages.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63401 — Order of Transmission of Telegraphic Messages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63401. Order of Transmission of Telegraphic Messages.
A carrier of messages by telegraph or cable must, if it is practicable,
transmit every such message immediately upon its receipt. But if this is not
practicable, and several messages accumulate upon his hands, he must
transmit them in the following order:
1. Messages from public agents of the United States or of the
government of Guam, on public business;
2. Messages giving information relating to the sickness or death
of any person;
3. Other messages in the order in which they were received.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63401
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63401 cover?
Section 63401 ("Order of Transmission of Telegraphic Messages.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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